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- $14.99
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- March 13, 2017
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How co-op works
Two players guide color-coded robots through the main campaign, while Party Mode expands selected puzzles to four. Each robot’s position or movement can activate platforms, lasers, spikes, and other hazards affecting teammates, so the group must agree on an exact movement order before anyone advances.
About this game
Death Squared puts you in control of adorable but expendable cube robots navigating a series of devious test chambers. This is true cooperative puzzle-solving where every move affects your teammates, demanding clear communication and spatial awareness as you dodge lasers, avoid spikes, and trigger switches together.
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Each player steers a colored cube through interlocking puzzle stages filled with hazards that react to specific colors or positions. Success depends on coordinated movement, patience, and learning from frequent explosions as you figure out which cube needs to stand where and when. The trial-and-error loop keeps sessions light-hearted even when mistakes send everyone back to the start.
Built for local couch co-op and split-screen play on Windows and Mac, Death Squared scales to different group sizes and supports Steam Remote Play Together. Sessions turn into laugh-out-loud problem-solving marathons where one wrong step sparks a chain reaction, making it ideal for friends who enjoy precision teamwork and don't mind a few robot casualties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play Death Squared together?
Death Squared supports local co-op with multiple players controlling the colored cube robots. The game scales to different group sizes, so you can play with 2 players or more depending on the puzzle set. All players share the same screen or use split-screen mode.
Can we play this remotely or is it only local co-op?
Death Squared is built primarily for local couch co-op and split-screen play, but it does support Steam Remote Play Together, which lets you play online with friends as if you were on the same couch.
Is this game frustrating or more lighthearted?
While Death Squared involves lots of trial-and-error and frequent robot explosions, the tone stays lighthearted. Mistakes send you back to retry puzzles, but the game treats failures as part of the fun rather than punishment, making it more about laughing together than getting frustrated.
Do we need to talk to each other constantly while playing?
Yes, constant communication is essential. Every move one player makes can affect teammates, so you'll need to coordinate who moves where and when to avoid triggering traps or activating hazards that hurt other players. It's very much a game about talking through each puzzle together.